CNBC Economy / Updates
- Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness' September 19, 2026Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.
- Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike September 18, 2026The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.
- Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged September 17, 2026The Bank of England kept rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs put pressure on prices.